Remote Core Performance Software Engineer (C++) - Remote

Description:

• ClickHouse is seeking a Core Performance Software Engineer (C++) to join their remote team in the United Kingdom.
• The role involves analyzing and optimizing the performance of the core ClickHouse database, focusing on query optimization, distributed query optimization, relational operators, caching, and low-level optimizations.
• The engineer will extend existing performance tests and add new ones based on real-world or synthetic datasets to ensure database performance remains optimal.
• The position requires collaboration with the Support Engineering team to debug advanced performance issues encountered by customers.
• The engineer will work closely with other core teams to assess the impact of new features on performance and provide support with performance tests and advice.
• The role includes engaging with the open-source community by resolving issues, reviewing pull requests, and answering questions across various platforms.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have solid professional software development experience in C++, including experience with Unix Systems.
• Strong knowledge of database internals and design is required.
• Experience in performance engineering is essential, ideally within a database context, but experience in high-frequency trading, simulation, or real-time data processing is also acceptable.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within and across engineering teams are necessary.
• Candidates should be ready to engage with the open-source community, demonstrating patience and attention to detail during code reviews.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and solid production debugging skills are required.
• A passion for efficiency, availability, scalability, and data governance is essential.
• Candidates should thrive in a fast-paced start-up environment and possess a high level of responsibility, ownership, and accountability.
• Bonus points for experience with ClickHouse, security, privacy, compliance, TCP/IP and network programming, cloud infrastructure services (preferably with Kubernetes), public speaking at technical conferences, and previous contributions to open source projects.

Benefits:

• ClickHouse offers a flexible work environment with remote-first work for all employees.
• The company provides employer contributions towards healthcare.
• Every new team member receives stock options as part of their compensation package.
• Employees enjoy flexible time off, with generous entitlement in all countries.
• Remote employees receive a $500 allowance for home office setup.
• The company supports employee-driven international mobility, allowing relocation within certain countries and timelines, subject to role requirements and work permit considerations.